Medium Paintings

Original Framed Seascape Oil Painting – Crashing Waves at Sunset This beautifully framed seascape oil painting captures a dramatic ocean scene at sunset, where powerful waves crash ...

Ascan LUTTEROTH (Hamburg, 1842 - Hamburg, 1923) Capri, the Faraglioni Oil on canvas H. 46 cm; W. 81 cm Signed lower right Probably circa 1895 Considered the most important Hamburg l...

The splendour of the tragic sea Francesco Guardi and maritime painting in Venetian art No Venetian painter was a stranger to the sea. After all, Venice was not only one of the most prominent ports of the Mediterranean, but indeed a city literally submerged in the ocean from time to time. Curiously however, the famous Venetian school of painting showed little interest in maritime motifs, favouring scenes from the iconic architecture of the city rather than seascapes. That is why this painting is a particularly interesting window into not only the painter Francesco Guardi himself – but to the significance of the element of water in art history, in absence as well as in the centre of attention. Whether it be calm, sunny days with stunning views of the palaces alongside the canals of Venice or – more rarely – stormy shipwrecking tragedies at sea, water as a unifying element is integral to the works of painter Francesco Guardi (1712–1793). During his lifetime, Venetian art saw many of its greatest triumphs with names like Tiepolo or Canaletto gaining international recognition and firmly establishing Venice as one of the most vibrant artistic communities of Europe. While the city itself already in the 18th century was something of an early tourist spot where aristocrats and high society visited on their grand tour or travels, the artists too contributed to the fame and their work spread the image of Venice as the city of romance and leisure to an international audience, many of whom could never visit in person. Still today, the iconic image of Venice with its whimsical array of palaces, churches and other historic buildings is much influenced by these artists, many of whom have stood the test of time like very well and remain some of the most beloved in all of art history. It was not primarily subtility, intellectual meanings or moral ideals that the Venetian art tried to capture; instead it was the sheer vibrancy of life and the fast-paced city with crumbling palaces and festive people that made this atmosphere so special. Of course, Venice could count painters in most genres among its residents, from portraiture to religious motifs, history painting and much else. Still, it is the Vedutas and views of the city that seems to have etched itself into our memory more than anything else, not least in the tradition of Canaletto who was perhaps the undisputed master of all Venetian painters. Born into his profession, Francesco lived and breathed painting all his life. His father, the painter Domenico Guardi (1678–1716) died when Francesco was just a small child, yet both he and his brothers Niccolò and Gian Antonio continued in their fathers’ footsteps. The Guardi family belonged to the nobility and originated from the mountainous area of Trentino, not far from the Alps. The brothers worked together on more challenging commissions and supported each other in the manner typical of family workshops or networks of artists. Their sister Maria Cecilia married no other than the artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo himself, linking the family to the most renowned Venetian name of the time. During almost a decade, Guardi worked in the studio of Michele Giovanni Marieschi, sometimes simply known as Michiel, a painted similar in both style and motif. Canaletto is, however, the artist Guardi is most often compared to since they shared a mutual fascination for depicting the architecture and cityscape of Venice. During the course of his career, Guardi tried his hand in many different genres. He was as swift in painting landscapes, Vedutas of Venice, sacred motifs, interiors and architectural compositions as he was in a number of other motifs. His style is typical of the Venetian school but also distinct and personal once we look a little closer. There is an absolute certainty in the composition, the choice of which sometimes feels like that of a carefully calculated photograph – yet it is also very painterly, in the best sense of the word: fluid, bold, sensitive and full of character. The brushwork is rapid, intense, seemingly careless and extraordinarily minute at the same time; fresh and planned in a very enjoyable mixture. His interiors often capture the breath-taking spacious glamour of the palaces and all their exquisite decor. He usually constructed the motif through remarkably simple, almost spontaneous yet intuitively precise strokes and shapes. The result was a festive, high-spirited atmospheric quality, far away from the sterile and exact likeness that other painters fell victim to when trying to copy Canaletto. The painting here has nothing of the city of Venice in it. On the contrary, we seem to be transported far away into the solitary ocean, with no architecture, nothing to hold on to – only the roaring sea and the dangerous cliffs upon which the ships are just moments away from being crushed upon. It is a maritime composition evoking both Flemish and Italian precursors, in the proud tradition of maritime painting that for centuries formed a crucial part of our visual culture. This genre of painting is today curiously overlooked, compared to how esteemed and meaningful it was when our relationship to the sea was far more natural than it is today. When both people and goods travelled by water, and many nations and cities – Venice among them – depended entirely on sea fare, the existential connection to the ocean was much more natural and integrated into the imagination. The schools and traditions of maritime art are as manifold as there are countries connected to the sea, and all reflect the need to process the dangers and wonders of the ocean. It could symbolize opportunity, the exciting prospects of a new countries and adventures, prospering trade, beautiful scenery as well as war and tragedy, loss of life, danger and doom. To say that water is ambivalent in nature is an understatement, and these many layers were something that artists explored in the most wondrous ways. Perhaps it takes a bit more time for the modern eye to identify the different nuances and qualities of historic maritime paintings, they may on first impression seem hard to differentiate from each other. But when allowing these motifs to unfold and tell stories of the sea in both fiction and reality – or somewhere in between – we are awarded with an understanding of how the oceans truly built our world. In Guardi’s interpretation, we see an almost theatrically arranged shipwrecking scene. No less than five ships are depicted right in the moment of utter disaster. Caught in a violent storm, the waves have driven them to a shore of sharp cliffs and if not swallowed by the waves, crushing against the cliffs seems to be the only outcome. The large wooden ships are impressively decorated with elaborate sculpture, and in fact relics already during Guardi’s lifetime. They are in fact typical of Dutch and Flemish 17th century ships, giving us a clue to where he got the inspiration from. Guardi must have seen examples of Flemish maritime art, that made him curious about these particular motifs. One is reminded of Flemish painters like Willem van de Velde and Ludolf Backhuysen, and this very painting has indeed been mistakenly attributed to Matthieu van Plattenberg...

Realistic still life painting of colorful flowers on blue, made with cyanotype, watercolor, India ink, and gouache "Picturesque Botany (Octagon/Foxglove, Gingko, Dusty Miller, Forget...

Godefroy de Hagemann (1820-1877) was a member of the Hanover dynasty, of German Princes. His full name was Godefroy Auguste Christian Volfgann baron de Hagemann, or Godefroy de Hagem...

Bernardo Strozzi, also known as “Il Cappuccino” and “il Prete Genovese”, (Genoa, Italy, 1581 – Venice, Italy, 1644) Title: Portrait of a man with white collar Medium: Oil on canvas D...

Archipelago at Dusk, 1948 Oil on canvas, likely depicting a coastal scene from the Söderhamn archipelago bathed in the warm glow of dusk. Lindberg masterfully captures the tranquilit...

Item is in excellent condition and has only been displayed in a gallery setting. The painting includes a stainless steel frame that has a built in black light; framed dimensions are approximately 37" x 29". The black light heightens the color experience of Meda's paintings. Massimo Meda...

Beautiful ca. 1960 portrait by American artist, Vito Tomasello. Oil on sized illustration board measuring 21.5 x 30 inches. Signed lower right. A lifetime NYC resident, Tomasello ...

Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...

This vibrant 20th-century French Impressionist painting by Charles Ducant captures the timeless allure of a bustling Parisian street scene, immersing the viewer in the charm and ener...

Horses Watering in a River, Early 19th Century English School oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 23 x 28 inches canvas: 17 x 22 inches provenance: priv...

Up for sale is a beautiful original antique oil painting on canvas, dating to the mid-to-late 19th century, featuring a refined female portrait. This classic Victorian-style portrai...

'Scafell From Hardknott Pass' Landscape Oil Painting By British artist D.J.Brown, 21st Century Signed and titled verso Oil painting on board, framed Frame size: 20.5 x 28.5 This f...

This charming painting captures a lively street scene in a quaint European town, with intricate architectural details of historic buildings and a church spire dominating the backgrou...

English Countryside painting with Thatched Cottage, River & Cows Grazing by British Artist Art measures 24 x 18 inches Frame measures 29 x 23 inches This captivating original paint...

Russian Icon by Peter Kalkhof (German, 1933-2014) acrylic painting on canvas, unframed 61cm x 56cm Stunning original painting by the very well listed German born painter, Peter Kalk...

Nerea Caos (1993) - the all-seeing eye - Oil on canvas Canvas size 54X65 cm. Frameless. Nerea Sánchez Castro, born in Ferrol, Galicia in 1993, an art stude...

A Radiant, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Studio Portrait of a Seated Female Nude Model. Painted in a sensuous color palette of wonderful, expressive reds an cool creams, the painting exem...

Very nicely painted and impressive early 1900s American school landscape painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Excellent ready to hang condition.

French Post Impressionist circa 1950's signed lower corner oil painting on board, unframed board: 32 x 24 inches very good condition provenance: private collection, France

Work : Original Oil Painting, Handmade artwork, Unique Work. Framed in Solid wood floater frame with light finish. Ready to Hang. Medium : Oil painting on stretched Linen. Artist : ...

This surreal acrylic painting by Gozo depicts a red bear standing beneath a red moon in a serene blue landscape. A flock of birds sweeps across the tranquil sky, creating a sense of ...

Set in the luxurious Italian lake region of northern Italy, Lake Como is famously popular for it's exclusive resorts and private hideaways, frequented by jet setting crowds. It's ha...

Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...

Joan Palet (1911 - 1996) - Nude - Oil on canvas Oil measures 65x81 cm. Frameless. Joan Palet was born in Barcelona on March 28, 1911 in a family of sculptors and wood carvers. He b...

Mid-Century realist oil on card of a peasant woman, dated 1963 to the reverse. Artist unknown. Presented in gilt and painted wood frame under glass. A charming, grounded painting of...

Roger Eliot Fry (British, 1866 – 1934) Sous bois oil on canvas 23.1/2 x 28.5/8 in. (59.7 x 72.8 cm.) Provenace: Magdalene Street Gallery, Cambridge The collection of Oliver Carey A ...

This exquisite artwork captures the vivid beauty of a floral arrangement in a clear glass vase. The painting showcases a harmonious blend of rich colors, with deep reds, soft pinks, ...

Bernhard Zimmer has created a positive stir at major international art fairs (Art Basel, Kunst Köln, etc.). His lively and mysterious compositions pique the taste of the serious art ...

This evocative painting depicts a solitary young boy in tattered clothing traversing a snow-covered rural path, framed by a wooden fence and distant trees against a muted winter sky....

Barber Schaumann is a contemporary artist known for her vibrant, abstract interpretations of the female form. Her work combines bold colors with modern, geometric shapes, blending el...

A masterful oil painting depicting a view of a riverside wooded park in a beautiful sunny day at the early fall season. A figure seated on a blue bench with a bridge behind, a couple...

Artist/ School: Adolphe Lalyre (French, 1848-1933) Title: Sirens and dolphin beside rocks Medium: signed oil on canvas, framed. canvas size: 21.5 x 31 inches plus the frame Co...

Artist/ School: Norwich School, circa 1876 Title: 'Norfolk Clay Lump and Thatched Cottages'. Medium: oil on canvas, framed Framed: 24 x 31 inches Painting: 19 x 26 inches Provenance: private collection, East Anglia...

Vancouver artist Pat Service has always found inspiration in nature for her beautiful paintings. This series of florals documents a variety of single blossoms. This flower is render...

I aim to visualize the invisible — energy, memory, and spiritual dimensions of reality. I believe art is the purest form of truth, and each line and symbol invites reflection on one’...

Very nicely painted American impressionist seascape painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Housed in a period frame. Packed with action and detail. Excellent ready to hang condition. ...

This charming British Victorian landscape oil painting is by noted artist Henry Robinson Hall. Painted circa 1900 the setting is Glen Sannox, Arran in the Scottish Highlands. Glen Sa...

Artist/ School: Adolphe Lalyre (French, 1848-1933) signed Title: Sirens and Cupid dancing along the seashore Medium: signed oil on canvas, unframed. canvas: 22.75 x 28 inches Pr...

Portrait signed by Jacob Markiel (Polish 1911-2008) *See notes oil on board , unframed board: 25 x 18 inches provenance: the artists estate, south of France condition: some scuffs a...

Exquisite, original oil on canvas painting of a ballet performance by the well known French artist, Jean-Louis-Marcel Cosson. Signed by the artist lower left. Condition is very good. Old wax reline. Solid mahogany wood frame with gold decoration. Overall framed measurements are 24.75 by 33.25 inches. Jean-Louis-Marcel Cosson was born in 1878 in Bordeaux. His first exhibition was in Paris at the Salon des Artistes Français, of which he would later become a member. He received an honourable mention at the age of 23 in 1901, and a third-place medal in 1911. He also exhibited at the Société des Beaux Arts and the Salon des Tuileries. ​ Cosson is a post-impressionist artist who developed a very distinctive style which makes him immediately recognisable among his peers. His passion was to capture a bustling Paris which was the epicentre of the Modern art world at the beginning of the twentieth century. ​ Fascinated by Edgar Degas, he almost invariably followed the themes beloved by the Impressionist Master, such as Parisian women or horse racing. But like for Degas, his most admired works remain his paintings of...

Circle of Jean-Étienne Liotard (Geneva, Switzerland, 1702 – 1789) Portrait of a lady Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: without frame 73 x 58 cm – with frame 87.8 x 73.7 x 4.5 cm Not ...

This pastoral landscape painting captures a serene rural scene, with cattle gathered near a wooden gate in the foreground and rolling hills stretching into the misty distance. The ar...

This painting is featured in a hand-carved wood frame imported from Spain. Justo Revilla, born in Madrid, Spain in 1940 began his artistic career at the age of thirteen where he a...

Wonderfully painted sunset coastal beach scene. Framed. Oil on canvas. Image size, 20"H by 24"L.

The Provencal Landscape by Michel Kritz (French 1925-1994) oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 24 x 32 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very good and sound condi...

The French Coastline and Beach by Michel Kritz (French 1925-1994) signed / dated 65' signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 24 x 32 inches provenance: private collection, France cond...

Artist/ School: French Impressionist School, indistinctly signed lower corner, 20th century. Title: Elegant Ladies in Wild Flower Meadow Medium...

A superb large 1950's oil on board which we believe to depict the tenement buildings of the Milnes Court area in Edinburgh. Clothes hang from T shaped driers as a lady hangs her wash...

Blue Landscape Original artwork on Paper 50x70 cm certificate of authenticity by Marilina Marchica,. 2024 This unique abstract painting explores the relationship between humanity a...

This is an amazing vintage original oil painting on canvas depicting Clipper ships in the stormy ocean by Listed Italian Artist Renato Longanesi (b.19...

The Madonna, Christ Child and St. John Italian Old Master, circa 1700's period oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas: 28.5 x 24 inches conditon: overall very good for its age, a fe...

This stunning piece of art titled “Bateaux a Carnac" is a captivating original work by renowned artist Yolande Ardissoner. Ardissoner was mostly known for her playful and sophisticat...

The Old French Street by Henri Maurice Cahours (French 1889-1974) signed oil on board, framed framed: 29 x 22.5 inches board: 22 x 15 inches provenance: private collection, Provence,...

Surrealist desert landscape with vivid sculptural heads and a solitary dog, framed within a painted wooden border conceived as part of the artwork. Desert Lost Heads is an original ...

David van der Linden 'When I live my dream'' 60 x 70 cm (Framed 70x80 cm, frame is included in price) Oil on wood panel David van der Linden is a...

Snow in the Valley - Winter Landscape in Oil on Canvas Serene winter landscape by A. V. Gagliardi (20th Century). A valley is covered with snow, with a small house and river in thew...

Resurrection of Christ Attributed to the Master of the Prodigal Son / Jan Mandyn (1500-1560) Oil on panel, 73 x 56 cm (without frame), 81 x 63 cm (with frame) The work was exa...

A beautiful oil on canvas painting by the French artist, Jean Salabet. Salabet was a Parisian painter known for his colorful cityscapes depicting the times of his generation. His wor...